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1. Can Offline migration be performed on Windows 2000?
No
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

2. How many bits are in the regional prefix?
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Use SYNC Center

3. What are soft disk quotas?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
By an EFS Data Recovery Agent. If the computer is in a workgroup and the user has forgotten their password - the user should recover their own password with a Password Reset Disk in order to retain access to their encrypted files. If the administrato
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.

4. Can Wireless profiles can be exported and imported using a flash drive?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Yes
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.

5. What should you modify of the NAP Agent client service if the computer needs to prove health status?
The latest Vista Service Pack
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.

6. How does a autoconfiguration router or DHCP assign a IPV6 address (after the Local Link Address)?
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.

7. What is EAP?
Pool Active Directory.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

8. How do you need to configure the NAP enforecment points if using in conjenction with NPS?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.

9. What does Windows uses the index for?
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.

10. What do RRAS/NPS policys govern?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
IPSEC

11. What does DISM /Get-Drivers do?
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.

12. There is a RESET option in Internet Explorer to...
Set IE back to its default settings
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
The requesting of user authentication prior to connecting to the terminal server. This completes the user aoth before reaching the logon screen making the server more secure. This helps fight Denial of Service attacks - malicious users/software.

13. What does WINRM QUICKCONFIG do?
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
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14. What type of router can RRAS be configured as?
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.

15. What does the MigUser.xml file do?
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

16. What does the PSCONSOLEFILE option in POWERSHELL do?
Cannot be in different domains
Windows 7 Ultimate.
No
Create a customized shell

17. What do NAP clients do?
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.

18. Active directory DNS ____ replicate between forests.
dynamic drives
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
Does not
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.

19. What does Internet Explorer store while you are surfing using InPrivate Browsing?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
It is where Internet access is direct and not routed through the VPN - configure advanced TCPIP network properties and uncheck the option "Use Default Gateway on Remote Network".
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
Create a customized shell

20. Can the Application Compatibility Kit can also search and report on the applications installed on a Windows 7 computer?
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Yes
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.

21. What is a HomeGroup?

22. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
It is where Internet access is direct and not routed through the VPN - configure advanced TCPIP network properties and uncheck the option "Use Default Gateway on Remote Network".
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl

23. What controlls file extensions?
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
The requesting of user authentication prior to connecting to the terminal server. This completes the user aoth before reaching the logon screen making the server more secure. This helps fight Denial of Service attacks - malicious users/software.
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet

24. What do wireless access point need to be configured with to to preform 802.1x authentication?
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Only a local administrator
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome

25. How do you upgrade windows 7?
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
Who can shutdown a computer
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)

26. How can you restrict users to create sub-folders in a dfs root share?
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac

27. How do you have a Firewall rule apply only to a specific computer?
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
Clicking and dragging a window to the right or left side of the desktop causes the window to fill the respective half of the screen. Snapping a window to the top of the desktop maximizes it. Resizing a window to touch the top or bottom edge of the sc
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.

28. What has Windows 7 modified in searching?
Enabled searching for content on remote locations right from the Explorer itself. Integrating federated search into Windows gives users the benefits of using familiar tools and workflows to search remote data. This enhanced integration provides the a
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.

29. How can Transparent Caching is be enabled?
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.

30. What is Sysprep?
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Add an AD integrated zone
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.

31. Are Migrated user accounts are enabled by default?
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Clear the content being cached
No they are disabled
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using a computer certificate. This tunnel provides access to an intranet Domain Name System (DNS) server and domain controller - allowing the computer to download Group Policy objects and to request authenticatio

32. How do you capture a computer's hard disk to a .WIM file?
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
Forward to another DNS server
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.

33. What are the proven - standards-based technologies that DirectAccess is built on?
3389
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Internet Protocol security (IPsec) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

34. What is a ESP?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Use SYNC Center
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.

35. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
Send email notifications
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

36. How does DirectAccess work?
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
Create a customized shell
IPV4 and IPV6
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.

37. EFS encrypt files will not be __________.
Sent across the network
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Adds a file based zone

38. How can you can prevent users from accessing certain MMC console snap ins?
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using a computer certificate. This tunnel provides access to an intranet Domain Name System (DNS) server and domain controller - allowing the computer to download Group Policy objects and to request authenticatio
Through a GPO.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.

39. What is exFAT?
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac

40. How do you setup DNS single label (unqualified) name resolution?
Pool Active Directory.
WIndows Update Server
Setup a GlobalNames zone.
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.

41. What tool is used to manage shadowcopies?
IPV6 transition technologies
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

42. How do you statically add a route to a route table?
WIndows Update Server
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
Problem history but also application installation history.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1

43. What is File Server Resource Manager?
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.

44. Why would you use audit-only mode?
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Perform an offline migration
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.

45. What mode is BranchCache configured for branch offices with fewer than 50 users?
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
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By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H

46. Where do you get the USMT?
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
Clicking and dragging a window to the right or left side of the desktop causes the window to fill the respective half of the screen. Snapping a window to the top of the desktop maximizes it. Resizing a window to touch the top or bottom edge of the sc
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)

47. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.

48. How can you delete route table entries?
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Use the route delete command.
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions

49. Who can run the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard?
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Only a local administrator

50. What do Print permission only allows?
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i